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USS George Washington Replaces Lincoln Near Strait of Hormuz

8/30/2026

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USS George Washington arrives in Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln.
Capt. Nicholas DeLeo reports morale remains high among the carrier’s 5,000 sailors.
The Nimitz-class carrier serves as flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5.
Rear Adm. Jeff Heames says the group is ready, determined, and resourced for sustained operations.
Gen. Joseph Votel (Ret.) says the carrier’s arrival demonstrates credible U.S. military capability in the Middle East.

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USS George Washington arrives in Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln.
Capt. Nicholas DeLeo reports morale remains high among the carrier’s 5,000 sailors.
The Nimitz-class carrier serves as flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5.
Rear Adm. Jeff Heames says the group is ready, determined, and resourced for sustained operations.
Gen. Joseph Votel (Ret.) says the carrier’s arrival demonstrates credible U.S. military capability in the Middle East.